IEEE Standard for Electrical Power

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Acronyms, and Contact
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 IEEE Std C37.2TM-2008
(Revision of
IEEE Std C37.2-1996)

IEEE Standard for Electrical Power

System Device Function Numbers,
Acronyms, and Contact
Designations

Sponsor

Substations Committee
and the
Power Systems Relaying Committee
of the
IEEE Power and Energy Society

Approved 12 June 2008

IEEE-SA Standards Board

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 Abstract: The definition and application of function numbers and acronyms for devices and
functions used in electrical substations and generating plants and in installations of power
utilization and conversion apparatus are covered. The purpose and use of the numbers and
acronyms is discussed, and 95 numbers and 17 acronyms are assigned.

Function numbers or function acronyms for arc fault detection, high impedance fault detection,
human machine interface, communications devices, digital fault and sequence of event recorders,
power quality recorders, substation time sources and synchrophasor devices are among those
that have been added. The use of prefixes and suffixes to provide a more specific definition of a
function is defined. Device contact designations are also covered.

Keywords: control, designations, device functions, device function acronyms, device function
numbers, function numbers, IEC 61850, relay, switchgear

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 Introduction

This introduction is not part of IEEE Std C37.2-2008, IEEE Standard for Electrical Power System Device Function
Numbers, Acronyms, and Contact Designations.

This standard applies to systems used for the monitoring, protection, switching, and controlling of electric
apparatus in unattended and attended substations, generating stations, power utilization and conversion
facilities, and equipment designed for automatic protection of power systems.

This standard is a revision of IEEE Std C37.2-1996. A definition for the previously unused Device Number
16 has been added, as well as acronyms for 17 new devices / functions. Acronyms were added for these
functions, rather than utilizing numbers above 99, as those numbers are already in use in some installations.
See Clause 3.4 for examples.

Definitions of some device functions have been improved for present applications, and additional suggested
suffix letters / definitions have been added. An annex, cross-referencing IEEE Std C37.2 device function
numbers to IEC 61850 logical nodes, has been added.

Previous revisions were approved and published as standards dated 1996, 1991, 1987, 1979, 1962, 1956,
1945, and 1937. The original work on this subject was approved in 1928 and published by the American
Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE) as AIEE No. 26.

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 Participants
At the time this standard was submitted to the IEEE-SA Standards Boards for approval., the Joint Working
Group C5 had the following membership:

John T. Tengdin, Chair

William J. Ackerman, Vice Chair

Alexander Apostolov Flavio Graciaa \Mario Ranieri

George Bartok George Gresko Raseek Rifaat
Robert Beresh Chris Huntley Moh Sachdev
Oscar Bolado Hachidai Ito Samuel Sciacca
Arvind Chaudhary Charles Jackson H. Lee Smith
Ratan Das Shoukat Khan Gary Touryan
Kevin Donahoe Jeffrey Kukla Joe Uchiyama
Michael Dood Steven Kunsman Eric Udren
Ronald Farquharson Marc Lacroix John Vergis
Jeffery Gilbert Craig McClure Kevin White
Daniel Goodrich Bruce Muschlitz Murty Yalla
Craig Preuss

The following members of the individual balloting committee voted on this standard. Balloters may have
voted for approval, disapproval, or abstention.

William J. Ackerman James Cornelison Gary Heuston

Steven Alexanderson Luis Coronado Scott Hietpas
Michael Anderson Ratan Das Werner Hoelzl
David Apps Kevin Donahoe Gary Hoffman
Stan Arnot Gary L. Donner Jerry Hohn
Ali Al Awazi Michael Dood Dennis Holstein
Peter Balma Neal Dowling David Horvath
Radoslav Barac Paul Drum James Huddleston
George Bartok Donald Dunn Chris Huntley
Michael J. Basler Douglas J. Edwards Paul Jamieson
David Bassett Gearold O. H. Eidhin Mladen Jeftic
David Beach W. Elmore Brian Johnson
Kenneth Behrendt Ahmed Elneweihi Gerald Johnson
Robert Beresh Gary Engmann James Jones
Steven Bezner James Fairris Piotr Karocki
Stan Billings Ronald Farquharson Ethan Kim
Wallace Binder Keith Flowers J. Koepfinger
Kenneth Birt Kenneth Fodero Boris Kogan
Thomas Blair Paul Forquer David W. Krause
William Bloethe Fredric Friend Jim Kulchisky
Oscar Bolado Rafael Garcia Saumen Kundu
Anne Bosma Jonathan Gardell L. Kurtz
Stuart Bouchey James Gardner Marc Lacroix
Steven Brockschink Michael J. Garland John Laforce
Chris Brooks Jeffrey Gilbert Chung-Yiu Lam
Gustavo Brunello Mietek Glinkowski Stephen Lambert
Christoph Brunner Jalal Gohari Raluca Lascu
Jeffrey Burnworth Manuel Gonzalez Albert Livshitz
Ted Burse Edwin Goodwin Federico Lopez
William Byrd Flavio Graciaa William Lowe
Eldridge Byron James Graham Keith N. Malmedal
Bill Chiu Keith Gray Kenneth Martin
Robert Christman Stephen Grier Frank W. Mayle
Stephen Conrad Charles Grose William Mcbride
Tommy Cooper Randall Groves Walter Mccannon
R. W. Corlew Charles Henville John McDonald

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 Michael McDonald Madan Rana Charles Sufana
Michael Meisinger John Randolph Paul Sullivan
John Merando Mario Ranieri Alourdes Sully
Jeffrey Merryman Peter Raschio James Swank
T. David Mills Michael Roberts Richard Taylor
Georges Montillet Charles Rogers John T. Tengdin
Jose Morales Charles Ross David Tepen
Charles Morse Edward Rowe Malcolm Thaden
Kimberly Mosley Miriam Sanders Michael Thesing
Brian Mugalian Steven Sano Michael Thompson
Jerry Murphy Bartien Sayogo Wayne Timm
Anthony Napikoski Thomas Schossig Eric Udren
Dennis Neitzel Robert Schuerger John Vergis
Arthur Neubauer Samuel Sciacca Jane Verner
Michael S. Newman Tony Seegers Kevin White
Joe Nims Douglas Seely Larry Yonce
Gary Nissen Devki Sharma Richard Young
T. Olsen Hyeong Sim Roland Youngberg
Donald Parker H. Lee Smith Oren Yuen
Donald Platts James E. Smith David Zaprazny
Louie Powell Jerry Smith Matthew Zeedyk
Craig Preuss John Spare James Ziebarth
Iulian Profir Ahmed Zobaa

When the IEEE-SA Standards Board approved this standard on 12 June, 2008, it had the following
membership:

Robert M. Grow, Chair

Thomas Prevost, Vice Chair
Steve M. Mills, Past Chair
Judith Gorman, Secretary
Victor Berman Jim Hughes Chuck Powers
Richard DeBlasio Richard Hulett Thomas Prevost
Andy Drozd Young Kyun Kim Narayanan Ramachandran
Mark Epstein Joseph L. Koepfinger* Jon Walter Rosdahl
Alexander Gelman John Kulick Anne-Marie Sahazizian
William Goldbach David J. Law Malcolm Thaden
Arnie Greenspan Glenn Parsons Howard Wolfman
Ken Hanus Ron Petersen Don Wright

*Member Emeritus

Also included are the following nonvoting IEEE-SA Standards Board liaisons:

Satish K. Aggarwal, NRC Representative

Michael H. Kelley, NIST Representative

Lorraine Patsco
IEEE Standards Program Manager, Document Development

Soo Kim
IEEE Standards Program Manager, Technical Program Development

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 Contents

1. Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Purpose ................................................................................................................................................ 1

2. Normative references.................................................................................................................................. 2

3. Standard device / function number and function acronym descriptions ...................................................... 2

3.1 Standard device / function numbers...................................................................................................... 2
3.2 Device / Function acronyms— To be used in the same manner as the function numbers defined in
Subclause 3.1........................................................................................................................................... 13
3.3 Addition of prefixes and suffixes....................................................................................................... 14
3.4 Suggested prefixes............................................................................................................................. 15
3.5 Suggested suffix letters...................................................................................................................... 15
3.6 Suffix numbers .................................................................................................................................. 19
3.7 Devices performing more than one function ..................................................................................... 19

4. Device contacts......................................................................................................................................... 19
4.1 Auxiliary, position, and limit switch contacts ................................................................................... 19
4.2 Limit switches.................................................................................................................................... 23
4.3 Torque limit switches ........................................................................................................................ 24
4.4 Other switches ................................................................................................................................... 24
4.5 Representation of device contacts on electrical diagrams.................................................................. 24

Annex A (informative) Device 11—Multi-function device representations ................................................ 27

A.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 27
A.2 Device 11—First representation method—Empty box..................................................................... 27
A.3 Device 11—Second representation method—Filled box.................................................................. 28
A.4 Device 11—Third representation method—List box........................................................................ 28

Annex B (informative) Explanation of device 16 and its suffixes................................................................ 30

Annex C (informative) Device 64—Ground detector relay applications ..................................................... 34

Annex D (informative) Relationship between IEEE C37.2 device function numbers and IEC 61850-7-4
logical nodes................................................................................................................................................. 38

Annex E (informative) Device index............................................................................................................ 41

Annex F (informative) Bibliography ............................................................................................................ 46

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 IEEE Standard for Electrical Power
System Device Function Numbers,
Acronyms, and Contact Designations

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1. Overview

1.1 Scope
This standard applies to the definition and application of function numbers and acronyms for devices and
functions used in electrical substations and generating plants and in installations of power utilization and
conversion apparatus.
NOTE—Historically, device function numbers have typically represented individual or component devices. These numbers
and acronyms may also be used to represent functions in microprocessor-based individual functions within multi-function
devices or software programs, and that may contain both protection- and non-protection-oriented functions. 1

1.2 Purpose
A device function number, with an appropriate prefix and appended suffix (or an acronym), is used to identify the
function(s) of each device installed in electrical equipment. This includes manual, partial-automatic, These
numbers and automatic switchgear. These numbers acronyms are to be used in drawings, elementary and
connection diagrams, instruction books, publications, and specifications. In addition, for automatic switchgear, the
The device number or acronym may be physically placed on, or adjacent to, each device on the assembled
equipment.

1
Notes in text, tables, and figures are given for information only and do not contain requirements needed This will enable a device to be
readily identified implement the standard.

NOTE—Most of these device function designations have been developed as a result of usage over many years, with the first
version of this standard having been published in 1928. They may define the actual function the device performs in equipment
or they may refer to the electrical or other quantity to which the device is responsive. Hence, in some instances, there may be a
choice of the function number or acronym to be used for a given device application. The preferable choice to be made should
be the function number or acronym that is recognized to have the narrowest interpretation in all cases. The choice should
specifically identify a device or function in the minds of all individuals concerned with the design and operation of the
equipment.

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 2. Normative references
There are no normative references in this standard.

This standard shall be used in conjunction with the following publications. When the following standards are
superseded by an approved revision, the revision shall apply.

ASME Y1.1-1989, Abbreviations for Use on Drawings and in Text.1

IEEE Std 315-1975, (Reaff 1993) IEEE Standard Graphic Symbols for Electrical and Electronics Diagrams
(ANSI).2
IEEE Std C37.20.1-1993, IEEE Standard for Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear
(ANSI).
IEEE Std C37.20.2-1993, IEEE Standard for Metal-Clad and Station-Type Cubicle Switchgear (ANSI).

3. Standard device / function number and function acronym descriptions

3.1 Standard device / function numbers

Each number, with its corresponding function name and a general description of the function, is listed in the
subclauses that follow. Note that a function may be provided by means of a separate freestanding device (a
device function), or as one of the functions in a multifunction device. The use of the word “relay” in the function
names is intended to be generic, and does not necessarily imply a separate freestanding single function
device. Additional functions are defined in 3.2. An index of device / function names consisting of the
corresponding device / function numbers or acronyms and page numbers is provided in Annex E.

NOTE—When alternate names and descriptions are included under the function, only the name and description that applies to
each specific case should be used. In general, only one name for each device, such as relay, contactor, circuit breaker, switch,
or monitor, is included in each function designation. However, when the function is not inherently restricted to any specific
type of device, and where the type of device itself is thus merely incidental, any one of the above listed alternative names, as
applicable, may be substituted. For example, if a device function number 6—a contactor—is used to function as a circuit
breaker, the function name should be specified as “starting contactor.”

For every application of device / function numbers and acronyms, the originator should provide a brief
definition for all device/function numbers used in that application, including all combinations of prefixes,
function numbers, and suffixes. Typical definitions are illustrated in the figures in Annex A and Annex B. These
definitions should be included in the drawing where the device / function number or acronym is used, or in a
separate drawing or list to which the other drawings refer. All instruction books and other documents shall also
include the device / function number and acronym definitions.

Numbers from 95 through 99 should be assigned only for those functions in specific cases where none of the
assigned standard device function numbers or acronyms are applicable. Numbers that are “reserved for future
application” should not be used.

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 3.1.1 Device number 1—master element
A device, such as a control switch, etc., that serves, either directly or through such permissive devices as
protective and time-delay relays, to place equipment in or out of operation.
NOTE—This number is normally used for a hand-operated device, although it may also be used for an electrical or
mechanical device for which no other function number is suitable.

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ASME publications are available from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 22 Law Drive, Fairfield, NJ, 07007, USA.
2IEEE publications are available from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Service Center, 445 Hoes Lane, P.O. Box
1331, Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331, USA.

3.1.2 Device number 2—time-delay starting or closing relay

A device that functions to give a desired amount of time delay before or after any point of operation in a
switching sequence or protective relay system, except as specifically provided by device functions 48, 62, 79,
and 82.

3.1.3 Device number 3—checking or interlocking relay

A device that operates in response to the position of one or more other devices or predetermined conditions in a
piece of equipment or circuit, to allow an operating sequence to proceed, or to stop, or to provide a check of the
position of these devices or conditions for any purpose.

3.1.4 Device number 4—master contactor

A device, generally controlled by device function l or the equivalent and the required permissive and protective
devices, that serves to make and break the necessary control circuits to place equipment into operation under the
desired conditions and to take it out of operation under abnormal conditions.

3.1.5 Device number 5—stopping device

A control device used primarily to shut down equipment and hold it out of operation. [This device may be
manually or electrically actuated, but it excludes the function of electrical lockout (see device function 86) on
abnormal conditions.[

3.1.6 Device number 6—starting circuit breaker

A device whose principal function is to connect a machine to its source of starting voltage.

3.1.7 Device number 7—rate-of-change relay

A device that operates when the rate-of-change of the measured quantity exceeds a threshold value, except as
defined by device 63 (see 3.1.63).

3.1.8 Device number 8—control power disconnecting device

A device, such as a knife switch, circuit breaker, or pull-out fuse block, used for the purpose of connecting and
disconnecting the source of control power to and from the control bus or equipment.
NOTE—Control power is considered to include auxiliary power that supplies such apparatus as small motors and heaters.

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 3.1.9 Device number 9—reversing device
A device that is used for the purpose of reversing the field of a machine or for performing any other reversing
function.

3.1.10 Device number 10—unit sequence switch

A device that is used to change the sequence in which units may be placed in and out of service in multiple- unit
equipment.

3.1.11 Device number 11—multifunction device

A device that performs three or more comparatively important functions that could only be designated by
combining several device function numbers. All of the functions performed by device 11 shall be defined in the
drawing legend, device function definition list, or relay-setting record. See Annex A for further discussion and
examples.
NOTE—If only two relatively important functions are performed by the device, it is preferred that both function numbers be
used, as described in 3.7.

3.1.12 Device number 12—overspeed device

A device, usually direct-connected, that operates on machine overspeed.

3.1.13 Device number 13—synchronous-speed device

A device such as a centrifugal-speed switch, a slip-frequency relay, a voltage relay, an undercurrent relay, or any
other type of device that operates at approximately the synchronous speed of a machine.

3.1.14 Device number 14—underspeed device

A device that functions when the speed of a machine falls below a predetermined value.

3.1.15 Device number 15—speed or frequency matching device

A device that functions to match and hold the speed or frequency of a machine or a system equal to, or
approximately equal to, that of another machine, source, or system.

3.1.16 Device number 16—data communications device

A device that supports the serial and /or network communications that are a part of the substation control and
protection system. This clause establishes the assignment of IEEE C37.2™ device number 16 for future
application. a data communications device handling protective relaying or other substation communication traffic.
The following suffix list identifies specific functions of a component identified as device 16. The first suffix letter
shall be either S (serial devices for RS-232, 422, or 485 communications) or E (for Ethernet components). The
second and subsequent suffix letters shall be one or more of the following letters to further define the device:

C Security processing function [Virtual Private Network (VPN), encryption, etc.] F

Firewall or message filter function
M Network managed function [e.g., configured via Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)] R
Router

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 S Switch (Examples: Port switch on a dial up connection is 16SS, and an Ethernet switch is 16ES)
T Telephone component (Example: auto-answer modem)

See Annex B for a complete description of this function number and example usage of its unique suffix
letters.

A device 16 may be a single function or a multifunction device.

3.1.17 Device number 17—shunting or discharge switch

A device that serves to open or close a shunting circuit around any piece of apparatus (except a resistor), such
as a machine field, a machine armature, a capacitor, or a reactor.
NOTE—This excludes devices that perform such shunting operations as may be necessary in the process of starting a machine
by devices 6 or 42 (or their equivalent), and also excludes device function 73 that serves for the switching of resistors.

3.1.18 Device number 18—accelerating or decelerating device

A device that is used to close or cause the closing of circuits that are used to increase or decrease the speed of a
machine.

3.1.19 Device number 19—starting-to-running transition contactor

A device that operates to initiate or cause the automatic transfer of a machine from the starting to the
running power connection.

3.1.20 Device number 20—electrically operated valve

An electrically-operated or -controlled, or monitored device used in a fluid, air, gas, or vacuum line.
NOTE—The function of the valve may be more completely indicated by the use of suffixes as discussed in 3.3.

3.1.21 Device number 21—distance relay

A device that functions when the circuit admittance, impedance, or reactance increases or decreases beyond a
predetermined value.

3.1.22 Device number 22—equalizer circuit breaker

A device that serves to control or make and break the equalizer or the current- balancing connections for a
machine field, or for regulating equipment, in a multi-unit installation.

3.1.23 Device number 23—temperature control device

A device that functions to control the temperature of a machine or other apparatus, or of any medium, when its
temperature falls below or rises above a predetermined value.
NOTE—An example is a thermostat that switches on a space heater in a switchgear assembly when the temperature falls to
a desired predetermined value. This should be distinguished from a device that is used to provide automatic temperature
regulation between close limits, which would be designated as device function 90T.

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 3.1.24 Device number 24—volts per Hertz relay
A device that operates when the ratio of voltage to frequency is above a preset value or is below a different preset
value. The relay may have any combination of instantaneous or time-delayed characteristics.

3.1.25 Device number 25—synchronizing or synchronism-check relay

A synchronizing device that produces an output that causes closure at zero-phase angle difference of a
circuit breaker between two circuits whose voltages are within prescribed limits of magnitude, phase angle,
and frequency. It may or may not include voltage and or speed control. A synchronism-check relay permits the
paralleling of two circuits that are within prescribed (usually wider) limits of voltage magnitude, phase angle, and
frequency.

3.1.26 Device number 26—apparatus thermal device

A device that functions when the temperature of the protected apparatus (other than the load-carrying windings of
machines and transformers as covered by device function number 49), or that of a liquid or other medium,
exceeds a predetermined value; or when the temperature of the protected apparatus or that of a liquid or other
medium,exceeds a predetermined value or decreases below a predetermined value.

3.1.27 Device number 27—undervoltage relay

A device that operates when its input voltage is less than a predetermined value.

3.1.28 Device number 28—flame detector

A device that monitors the presence of the pilot or main flame in such apparatus as a gas turbine or a steam
boiler.

3.1.29 Device number 29—isolating contactor or switch

A device that is used expressly for disconnecting one circuit from another for the purposes of emergency
operation, maintenance, or testing.

3.1.30 Device number 30—annunciator relay

A nonautomatically reset device that gives a number of separate visual indications upon the functioning of
protective devices and that may also be arranged to perform a lockout function.

3.1.31 Device number 31—separate excitation device

A device that connects a circuit, such as the shunt field of a synchronous converter, to a source of separate
excitation during the starting sequence.

3.1.32 Device number 32—directional power relay

A device that operates on a predetermined value of power flow in a given direction, such as reverse power flow
resulting from the motoring of a generator upon loss of its prime mover.

3.1.33 Device number 33—position switch

A device that makes or breaks contact when the main device or piece of apparatus that has no device
function number reaches a given position.

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 3.1.34 Device number 34—master sequence device
A device such as a motor-operated multi-contact switch (or the equivalent), or a programmable device, that
establishes or determines the operating sequence of the major devices in equipment during starting and stopping,
or during sequential switching operations.

3.1.35 Device number 35—brush-operating or slip-ring short-circuiting device

A device for raising, lowering, or shifting the brushes of a machine; short-circuiting its slip rings; or
engaging or disengaging the contacts of a mechanical rectifier.

3.1.36 Device number 36—polarity or polarizing voltage device

A device that operates, or permits the operation of, another device on a predetermined polarity only, or that
verifies the presence of a polarizing voltage in equipment.

3.1.37 Device number 37—undercurrent or underpower relay

A device that functions when the current or power flow decreases below a predetermined value.

3.1.38 Device number 38—bearing protective device

A device that functions activates upon excessive bearing temperature or on other abnormal mechanical
conditions associated with the bearings, such as undue wear, which may eventually result in excessive bearing
temperature or failure.

3.1.39 Device number 39—mechanical condition monitor

A device that activates upon the occurrence of an abnormal mechanical condition (except that conditions
associated with bearings as covered under device function 38), such as excessive vibration, eccentricity,
expansion, shock, tilting, or seal failure.

3.1.40 Device number 40—field (over / under excitation) relay

A device that activates upon a given or abnormally high or low value or failure of machine field current, or on an
excessive value of the reactive component of armature current in an ac machine indicating abnormally high or low
field excitation.

3.1.41 Device number 41—field circuit breaker

A device that functions to apply or remove the field excitation of a machine.

3.1.42 Device number 42—running circuit breaker

A device whose function is to connect a machine to its source of running or operating voltage. This
function may also be used for a device, such as a contactor, that is used in series with a circuit breaker or other
fault-protecting means, primarily for frequent opening and closing of the circuit.

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 3.1.43 Device number 43—manual transfer or selector device
A manually operated device that transfers control or potential circuits in order to modify the plan of operation of
the associated equipment or of some of the associated devices.

3.1.44 Device number 44—unit sequence starting relay

A device that functions to start the next available unit in multiple-unit equipment upon the failure or
Non availability of the normally preceding unit.

3.1.45 Device number 45—abnormal atmospheric condition monitor

A device that functions upon the occurrence of an abnormal atmospheric condition, such as damaging fumes,
explosive mixtures, smoke, or fire.

3.1.46 Device number 46—reverse-phase or phase-balance current relay

A device in a polyphase circuit that operates when the polyphase currents are of reverse-phase sequence, or when
the polyphase currents are unbalanced, or when the negative phase-sequence current exceeds a preset value.

3.1.47 Device number 47—phase-sequence or phase-balance voltage relay

A device in a polyphase circuit that functions upon a predetermined value of polyphase voltage in the desired
phase sequence when the polyphase voltages are unbalanced, or when the negative phase-sequence voltage
exceeds a preset value.

3.1.48 Device number 48—incomplete sequence relay

A device that generally returns the equipment to the normal or off position and locks it out if the normal
starting, operating, or stopping sequence is not properly completed within a predetermined time.

3.1.49 Device number 49—machine or transformer thermal relay

A device that functions when the temperature of a machine armature winding or other load-carrying
winding or element of a machine or power transformer exceeds a predetermined value.

3.1.50 Device number 50—instantaneous overcurrent relay

A device that operates with no intentional time delay when the current exceeds a preset value. The suffix TD
should be used (e.g., 50TD) to describe a definite time overcurrent function. Use 50BF for a current- monitored
breaker failure function.

3.1.51 Device number 51—ac inverse time overcurrent relay

A device that functions when the ac input current exceeds a predetermined value, and in which the input current
and operating time are inversely related through a substantial portion of the performance range.

3.1.52 Device number 52—ac circuit breaker

A device that is used to close and interrupt an ac power circuit under normal conditions or to interrupt this circuit
under fault or emergency conditions.

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 3.1.53 Device number 53—field excitation relay

A device that forces the dc machine field excitation to build up during starting or that functions when the
machine voltage has built up to a given value.

3.1.54 Device number 54—turning gear engaging device

A device either electrically operated, controlled, or monitored that functions to cause the turning gear to engage
(or disengage) the machine shaft.

3.1.55 Device number 55—power factor relay

A device that operates when the power factor in an ac circuit rises above or falls below a predetermined value.

3.1.56 Device number 56—field application relay

A device that automatically controls the application of the field excitation to a synchronous ac motor at some
predetermined point in the slip cycle.

3.1.57 Device number 57—short-circuiting or grounding device

A device that functions to short-circuit or ground a circuit in response to automatic or manual means.

3.1.58 Device number 58—rectification failure relay

A device that functions if a power rectifier (diode) fails to conduct or block properly.

3.1.59 Device number 59—overvoltage relay

A device that operates when its input voltage exceeds a predetermined value.

3.1.60 Device number 60—voltage or current balance relay

A device that operates on a given difference in voltage, or current input or output, of two circuits.

3.1.61 Device number 61—density switch or sensor

A device that operates at a given density value or at a given rate of change of density.

3.1.62 Device number 62—time-delay stopping or opening relay

A device that imposes a time delay in conjunction with the device that initiates the shutdown, stopping, or
opening operation in an automatic sequence or protective relay system. Example: 62BF = breaker failure function
(with no current monitoring).

3.1.63 Device number 63—pressure switch

A device that operates at a given pressure value or at a given rate of change of pressure.

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 3.1.64 Device number 64—ground detector relay
A device that operates upon the insulation failure of a machine or other apparatus to ground.
NOTE—This function is not applied to a device connected in the secondary circuit of current transformers in a normally
grounded power system where other overcurrent device numbers with the suffix G or N should be used; for example, 51N
for an ac time overcurrent relay connected in the secondary neutral of the current transformers.

3.1.65 Device number 65—governor

A device consisting of an assembly of fluid, electrical, or mechanical control equipment used for regulating the
flow of water, steam, or other media to the prime mover for such purposes as starting, holding speed or load, or
stopping.

3.1.66 Device number 66—notching or jogging device

A device that functions to allow only a specified number of operations of a given device or piece of equipment, or a
specified number of successive operations within a given time of each other. It is also a device that functions to
energize a circuit periodically or for fractions of specified time intervals, or that is used to permit intermittent
acceleration or jogging of a machine at low speeds for mechanical positioning.

3.1.67 Device number 67—ac directional overcurrent relay

A device that functions at a desired value of ac overcurrent flowing in a predetermined direction.

3.1.68 Device number 68—blocking or “out-of-step” relay

A device that initiates a pilot signal for blocking of tripping on external faults in a transmission line or in other
apparatus under predetermined conditions, or cooperates with other devices to block tripping or reclosing on an
out-of-step condition or on power swings.

3.1.69 Device number 69—permissive control device

A device with two positions that, in one position permits the closing of a circuit breaker, or the placing of a piece
of equipment into operation, and in the other position, prevents the circuit breaker or the equipment from being
operated.

3.1.70 Device number 70—rheostat

A device used to vary the resistance in an electric circuit when the device is electrically operated or has other
electrical accessories, such as auxiliary, position, or limit switches.

3.1.71 Device number 71—liquid level switch

A device that operates at a given level value, or on a given rate of change of level of a liquid.

3.1.72 Device number 72—dc circuit breaker

A device that is used to close and interrupt a dc power circuit under normal conditions or to interrupt this
circuit under fault or emergency conditions.

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 3.1.73 Device number 73—load-resistor contactor
A device that is used to shunt or insert a step of load limiting, shifting, or indicating resistance in a power circuit;
to switch a space heater in circuit; or to switch a light or regenerative load resistor of a power rectifier or other
machine in and out of circuit.

3.1.74 Device number 74—alarm relay

A device other than an annunciator, as covered under device function 30, that is used to operate, or that
operates in connection with, a visual or audible alarm.

3.1.75 Device number 75—position changing mechanism

A device that is used for moving a main device from one position to another in equipment; for example,
shifting a removable circuit breaker unit to and from the connected, disconnected, and test positions.

3.1.76 Device number 76—dc overcurrent relay

A device that functions when the current in a dc circuit exceeds a given value.

3.1.77 Device number 77—telemetering device

A transmitting device used to generate and transmit to a remote location an electrical signal representing a
measured quantity; or a receiver used to receive the electrical signal from a remote transmitter and convert the
signal to represent the original measured quantity.

3.1.78 Device number 78—phase-angle measuring relay

A device that functions at a predetermined phase angle between two voltages, between two currents, or
between a voltage and a current.

3.1.79 Device number 79—ac reclosing relay

A device that controls the automatic reclosing and locking out of an ac circuit interrupter breaker.

3.1.80 Device number 80—flow switch

A device that operates at a given flow value, or at a given rate of change of flow.

3.1.81 Device number 81—frequency relay

A device that responds to the frequency of an electrical quantity, operating when the frequency or rate of
change of frequency exceeds or is less than a predetermined value.

3.1.82 Device number 82—dc load-measuring reclosing relay

A device that controls the automatic closing and reclosing of a dc circuit interrupter, generally in response to
load circuit conditions.

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 3.1.83 Device number 83—automatic selective control or transfer relay
A device that operates to select automatically between certain sources or conditions in equipment or that
performs a transfer operation automatically.

3.1.84 Device number 84—operating mechanism

A device consisting of the complete electrical mechanism or servomechanism, including the operating motor,
solenoids, position switches, etc., for a tap changer, induction regulator, or any similar piece of apparatus that
otherwise has no device function number.

3.1.85 Device number 85—pilot communications, carrier or pilot-wire relay

A device that is operated or , restrained, or has its function modified by a signal communications
transmitted or received via any communications media used for relaying.

3.1.86 Device number 86—lockout relay

A device that trips and maintains the associated equipment or devices as inoperative until it is reset by an
operator, either locally or remotely.

3.1.87 Device number 87—differential protective relay

A device that operates on a percentage, phase angle, or other quantitative difference of two or more
currents or other electrical quantities.

3.1.88 Device number 88—auxiliary motor or motor generator

A device used for operating auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, blowers, exciters, rotating magnetic amplifiers,
etc.

3.1.89 Device number 89—line switch

A device used as a disconnecting, load-interrupter, circuit switcher, or isolating switch in an ac or dc power
circuit. (This device function number is normally not necessary unless the switch is electrically operated or has
electrical accessories, such as an auxiliary switch, a magnetic lock, etc.)

3.1.90 Device number 90—regulating device

A device that functions to regulate a quantity or quantities, such as voltage, current, power, speed, frequency,
temperature, and load, at a certain value or between certain (generally close) limits for machines, tie lines, or
other apparatus.

3.1.91 Device number 91—voltage directional relay

A device that operates when the voltage across an open circuit breaker or contactor exceeds a given value in a
given direction.

3.1.92 Device number 92—voltage and power directional relay

A device that permits or causes the connection of two circuits when the voltage difference between them exceeds
a given value in a predetermined direction and causes these two circuits to be disconnected from each other when
the power flowing between them exceeds a given value in the opposite direction.

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 3.1.93 Device number 93—field-changing contactor
A device that functions to increase or decrease, in one step, the value of field excitation on a machine.

3.1.94 Device number 94—tripping or trip-free relay

A self-resetting device that functions to trip a circuit breaker, contactor, or piece of equipment; to permit
immediate tripping by other devices; or to prevent immediate reclosing of a circuit interrupter if it should open
automatically, even though its closing circuit is maintained closed activated or energized.

3.1.95 Device numbers 95–99—used only for specific applications

These device numbers are used in individual specific installations if none of the functions assigned to the
numbers from 1 through 94 in 3.1 or the acronyms in 3.2 are suitable.

3.2 Device / Function acronyms—

To be used in the same manner as the function numbers defined in Subclause 3.1

3.2 Addition of prefixes and suffixes

Letters and numbers may be used as prefixes or suffixes to device to provide a more specific definition of the
function, as discussed below. They permit a manifold multiplication of available function designations for the
large number and variety of devices used in the many types of equipment covered by this standard. They may also
serve to denote individual or specific parts

3.2.1 AFD—arc flash detector

A device /function that detects an unintentional electrical arc in air.

3.2.2 CLK—clock or timing source

A device / function that receives an accurate timing signal input and distributes an accurate timing signal
output to other devices.

NOTE—An example of an accurate timing signal input is a signal received from a Global Positioning System (GPS)
satellite clock. An example of an accurate timing output signal is Inter-Range Instrumentation Group Type B (IRIG-B).

3.2.3 DDR—dynamic disturbance recorder

A device / function that records incidents that portray power system behavior during low frequency (0.1 Hz to 3
Hz) oscillations, and abnormal frequency or voltage excursions.

3.2.4 DFR—digital fault recorder

A device/function that records, for analysis purposes, events on the power system. It records voltage and /or
current waveforms replicating the primary power system voltages and currents when triggered by a sudden
change in the waveforms or by an external event.

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 3.2.5 ENV—environmental data
A device / function that measures and stores variables relating to the environment, such as weather data, ice
buildup conditions, geomagnetic disturbances, earthquakes, and other similar phenomena.

3.2.6 HIZ—high impedance fault detector

A device /function that detects high impedance faults on grounded or ungrounded systems.

3.2.7 HMI—human machine interface

A device / function that displays data / information to and allows control of a system by an operator. A HMI
may also be local to a specific device for operator interaction specific to that device.

3.2.8 HST—historian
A device / function that continuously gathers states and values from a data concentrator or directly from
protection and control Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), and may also act as a recorder of data from which
trends may be determined.

3.2.9 LGC—scheme logic

A device / function that provides the programmed logic for a multi-device control / protective relay scheme, such
as a Remedial Action Scheme (RAS) or an interlocking scheme.
3.2.10 MET—substation metering
A device /function that is connected to CTs and VTs, and may calculate and store one or several of the
following quantities—watts, vars, amps, volts, power factor, demand, energy.

3.2.11 PDC—phasor data concentrator

A device /function that collects phasor and discrete event data from PMUs (and from other PDCs) and
transmits the data to other destinations. PDCs may buffer data for a short time period, but do not store the data.

3.2.12 PMU—phasor measurement unit

A device /function that samples voltage and current with very accurate time stamps and calculates phase
angles vs. a GPS time reference (synchrophasors). See IEEE Std 1344™ [B5] 2.

3.2.13 PQM—power quality monitor

A device /function that monitors electrical parameters used in power quality measurements.

Parameters include (but are not limited to) RMS variations, frequency variations, unbalance, transients,
harmonics, and inter-harmonics. The storage of historical values of these measurements may also be performed.
See IEEE Std 1159™ [B4].

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 3.2.14 RIO—remote input / output device
A device / function interfacing between the power system process (analog or digital) and the substation
automation system that serves as a substation data repository of control and protection system information, but
without connection to a SCADA master station.

3.2.15 RTU—remote terminal unit / data concentrator

A device /function that serves as the primary interface (the data concentrator function) between a protection and
control system and a SCADA system to provide operational data visibility to, and perform command operations
from, the SCADA control center. See IEEE Std C37.1™ [B7].

3.2.16 SER—sequence of events recorder

A device / function that records events (changes of state of equipment or functions) with a time reference
(commonly from a GPS or IRIG-B receiver).

3.2.17 TCM—trip circuit monitor

A device / function that monitors an associated circuit breaker’s trip circuit for continuity and for the
presence of tripping voltage, and sets an externally readable alarm when continuity or tripping voltage is lost
(a surrogate for the traditional red light on relay and control panels).

3.3 Addition of prefixes and suffixes

Letters and numbers may be used as prefixes or suffixes to the device function numbers in 3.1 to provide a more
specific definition of the function, as discussed below. They permit a manifold multiplication of

2
The numbers in brackets correspond to those of the bibliography in Annex F.
available function designations for the large number and variety of devices used in the many types of equipment
covered by this standard. They may also serve to denote individual or specific parts or auxiliary contacts of these
devices or certain distinguishing features, characteristics, or conditions that describe the use of the device or its
contacts in the equipment.

Prefixes and suffixes should, however, be used only when they accomplish a useful purpose. For example, when
all of the devices in a piece of equipment are associated with only one kind of apparatus, such as a feeder, motor,
or generator, it is common practice, in order to retain maximum simplicity in device function identification, not to
add the respective suffix letters F, M, or G to any of the device function numbers.

In order to prevent any possible conflict or confusion, each letter suffix should preferably have only one meaning
in individual pieces of equipment. To accomplish this, short, distinctive abbreviations, such as those contained
in ASME Y1.1-1989, or any appropriate combination of letters may also be used as letter suffixes where
necessary. However, each suffix should not consist of more than three (and preferably not more than two) letters,
in order to keep the complete function designation as short and simple as possible. The meaning of each suffix
should be designated on the drawings or in the publications with which they are used, similar to TC-trip
coil, V-voltage, or X-auxiliary relay.

In cases where the same suffix (consisting of one letter or a combination of letters) has different meanings in the
same equipment depending upon the device function number with which it is used, then the complete device
function number with its suffix letter or letters and its corresponding function definition should be listed in the
legend in each case, i.e., 63V-vacuum relay, 70R-raising relay for device 70, 90V-voltage regulator.

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 3.4 Suggested prefixes
A similar series of numbers, prefixed by the letters RE (for remote) may be used for the interposing relays
performing functions that are controlled directly from the supervisory system. Typical examples of such functions
are RE1, RE5, and RE94.

In multiple-unit installations, it may be desirable to use a prefix number to distinguish between device functions
associated with individual units. For example, in pipeline pump stations, the numbers 1–99 are applied to device
functions that are associated with the overall station operation. A similar series of numbers, starting with 101
instead of 1, are used for those device functions that are associated with unit 1; a similar series starting with 201
for device functions that are associated with unit 2; and so on, for each unit in these installations. Some utilities
use the 100 series for devices / functions connected to the primary side of a substation, and the 200 series for the
secondary side—e.g., a circuit breaker on a primary bus is a 152 device, and a circuit breaker on a secondary bus
is a 252 device.

3.5 Suggested suffix letters

Subclauses 3.5.1 through, 3.5.2, 3.5.3, 3.5.4, 3.5.5, and 3.5.6 describe letters that are commonly used and are
recommended for use when required and as appropriate. In addition, there is a unique set of suffix letters
applicable only to device number 16. See 3.1.16 and Annex D.

3.5.1 Auxiliary devices

These letters denote separate auxiliary devices, such as the following:

C Closing relay /contactor

CL Auxiliary relay, closed (energized when main device is in closed position)
CS Control switch
D “Down” position switch relay
L Lowering relay
O Opening relay /contactor
OP Auxiliary relay, open (energized when main device is in open position)
PB Push button
R Raising relay
U “Up” position switch relay
X Auxiliary relay
Y Auxiliary relay
Z Auxiliary relay
NOTE—In the control of a circuit breaker with a so-called X-Y relay control scheme, the X relay is the device whose main
contacts are used to energize the closing coil or the device that in some other manner, such as by the release of stored energy,
causes the breaker to close. The contacts of the Y relay provide the anti-pump feature of the circuit breaker.

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 3.5.2 Actuating quantities
These letters indicate the condition or electrical quantity to which the device responds, or the medium in which it
is located, such as the following:

A Air /amperes /alternating

C Current
D Direct /discharge
E Electrolyte
F Frequency /flow /fault
GP Gas pressure
H Explosive /harmonics
I0 Zero sequence current
I–, I 2 Negative sequence current
I+, I 1 Positive sequence current
J Differential
L Level /liquid
LR Locked rotor
P Power (real) /pressure
PF Power factor
Q Reactive power /oil
S Speed /suction /smoke
T Temperature
V Voltage /volts /vacuum
VB Vibration
W Water /watts

3.5.3 Main device

The following letters denote the main device to which the numbered device is applied or is related:
A Alarm /auxiliary power
AC Alternating current
AN Anode
B Battery /blower /bus
BK Brake
BL Block (valve)
BP Bypass
BT Bus tie
C Capacitor /condenser /compensator /carrier current /case /compressor
CA Cathode
CH Check (valve)
D Discharge (valve)
DC Direct current
E Exciter

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 F Feeder /field /filament /filter /fan
G Generator /ground 3
H Heater /housing
L Line /logic
M Metering /motor
MOC Mechanism operated contact 4
N Network /neutral3
P Phase comparison /pump
R Reactor /rectifier /room /rotor
S Secondary /stator /strainer /sump /suction (valve), synchronizing
T Transformer /thyratron
TH Transformer (high-voltage side)
TL Transformer (low-voltage side)
TM Telemeter
TOC Truck-operated contact 5
TT Transformer (tertiary-voltage side)
U Unit

3.5.4 Main device parts

These letters denote parts of the main device, except auxiliary contacts, position switches, limit switches, and
torque limit switches, which are covered in Clause 4.

BK Brake
C Coil /condenser /capacitor
CC Closing coil /closing contactor
HC Holding coil
M Operating motor
MF Fly-ball motor
ML Load-limit motor
MS Speed adjusting or synchronizing motor
OC Opening contactor
S Solenoid
SI Seal-in
T Target

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The suffix N is preferred when the device is connected in the residual of a polyphase circuit, is connected across a broken delta, or is
internally derived from the polyphase current or voltage quantities. The suffix G is preferred where the measured quantity is in the path to
ground, or, in the case of ground fault detectors, is the current flowing to ground. See Figure C.2 in Annex C for examples.
4
MOC denotes a circuit breaker mechanism-operated auxiliary switch that is mounted on the stationary housing of a removable circuit breaker.
5
TOC denotes a circuit breaker truck-operated auxiliary switch that is mounted on the stationary housing of a removable circuit
breaker.

TC Trip coil
V Valve
W Winding

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 3.5.5 Other suffix letters
The following letters cover all other distinguishing features, characteristics, or conditions not specifically
described in 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 3.5.3, and 3.5.4, which serve to describe the use of the device in the equipment, such as:
A Accelerating /automatic
B Blocking
BU Back up
BF Breaker failure
C Close /cold
D Decelerating /detonate /down /disengaged
DCB Directional comparison blocking
DCUB Directional comparison unblocking
DUTT Direct underreaching transfer trip
E Emergency /engaged
F Failure /forward
GC Ground check
GP General Purpose
H Hot /high
HIZ High impedance fault 6
HR Hand reset
HS High speed
L Left /local /low /lower /leading
M Manual /master
O Open /over
OFF Off
ON On
P Polarizing
POTT Permissive overreaching transfer trip
PUTT Permissive underreaching transfer trip
R Right /raise /reclosing /receiving /remote /reverse
S Sending /swing
SHS Semi-high speed
SOTF Switch on to fault
T Test /trip /trailing
TD Time delay
TDC Time-delay closing contact
TDDO Time delayed relay coil drop-out
TDO Time-delay opening contact
TDPU Time delayed relay coil pickup
THD Total harmonic distortion
U Up /under
Z Impedance

6
As a suffix for past usage only. For new applications, use the acronym HIZ (see 3.2.6).

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 3.5.6 Use of suffix letters
Lowercase (small) letters are used in practically all instances on electrical diagrams for the auxiliary, position,
and limit switches, as shown in 4.1. Uppercase (capital) letters are generally used for all suffix letters in 3.5.5.

The letters in 3.5.1 through 3.4, 3.5.2, and 3.5.3, since they should generally form part of the device function
designation, are usually written directly after the device function number; for example, 52CS, 71W, or
49D. When it is necessary to use two types of suffix letters in connection with one function number, it is often
desirable for clarity to separate them by a slanted line or dash, as, for example, 20D /CS or 20D-CS.

The suffix letters in 3.5.4, which denote parts of the main device, and those in 3.5.5, which cannot or need not
form part of the device function designation, are generally written directly below the device function number on
the drawings, as shown in Figure 4.

3.6 Suffix numbers

If two or more devices with the same function number and suffix letter (if used) are present in the same piece
of equipment, they may be distinguished by numbered suffixes, as, for example, 4X-1, 4X-2, and
4X-3, when necessary.

3.7 Devices performing more than one function

If one device performs two important functions in a piece of equipment so that it is desirable to identify both
of these functions, a double function number and name, such as 50 / 51 instantaneous and time overcurrent
relay, may be used. For more than two functions, use Function 11—multifunction device (see 3.1.11). Its
contents may be identified using one of the methods shown in Annex A. Note that a device 11 may include
relaying, control, data collection, and monitoring functions.

4. Device contacts

4.1 Auxiliary, position, and limit switch contacts

The letters a and b shall be used for all auxiliary, position, and limit switch contacts for such devices and
equipment as circuit breakers, contactors, valves and rheostats, and contacts of relays as follows:

a Contact that is open when the main device is in the standard reference position, commonly referred
to as the nonoperated or de-energized position, and that closes when the device assumes the
opposite position

b Contact that is closed when the main device is in the standard reference position, commonly
referred to as the nonoperated or de-energized position, and that opens when the device assumes the
opposite position

The simple designation a or b is used in all cases where there is no need to adjust the contacts to change position
at any particular point in the travel of the main device, or where if the part of the travel where the
contacts change position is of no significance in the control or operating scheme. Hence, the a and b designations
usually are sufficient for circuit breaker auxiliary switches.

Standard reference positions of some typical devices are given in Table 1.

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 4.1.1 Auxiliary switches with defined operating position
When it is desired to have the auxiliary, position, or limit switch designation, it should be indicated at what
point of travel the contacts change position, as is sometimes necessary in the case of valves and for other
main devices. Then an additional letter (or a percentage figure, if required) is added (as a suffix to the a or
b designation) for this purpose.

For a valve, the method of designating such position switches is shown in the diagram and legend in Figure
1. There are thus two points to consider in visualizing or describing the operation of these position
switches. The first is whether the contact is a or b as indicated by the first letter. The second is where the
contact changes position, either at or near:

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 a) The closed position of the valve c,

b) The open position of the valve o, or

c) A specified percentage, such as 25% of the full open position; for example, a25.

When applied to devices other than valves, gates, circuit breakers, and switches for which the letters o and c are
used for open and closed, respectively, it will be necessary to use other applicable letters. For example,
for such devices as a clutch, turning gear, rheostat, electrode, and adjusting device, the letters d, e, h, l, u, and d,
meaning disengaged, engaged, high, low, up, and down, respectively, are applicable. Also, other appropriate
suffix letters may be used for special a or b position switches, when these are considered more appropriate and if
their meaning is clearly indicated. For example, in the case of an early-opening auxiliary switch on a power
circuit breaker that is adjusted to open when the breaker is tripped before the main contacts part, it may be thus
described and then designated as an ae auxiliary switch.

Example:

20BL/ac

designates an auxiliary switch, on a block valve, that is open only when the valve is fully closed.

20D/a10

designates an auxiliary switch, on a discharge valve, that is open except when the valve is 10% or more open.

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 Figure 1—Valve

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 4.1.2 Auxiliary switches for devices without a standard reference position

In designating position switches for such a special device as, for example, a fuel transfer device, which has no
standard reference or nonoperated position and may be placed at either extreme or any intermediate position for
normal operation, a and b designations are still applicable. However, a percentage figure of the “full open” or
“on” position should always be used, and, for the sake of consistency, this percentage should always be in terms
of the position that is 50% or more of the “full open” or “on” position, as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2—Fuel transfer device

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 4.2 Limit switches
LS designates a limit switch. This is a position switch that is actuated by a main device, such as a rheostat gate or
valve, at or near its extreme end of travel. Its usual function is to open the circuit of the operating device, but it
may also serve to give an indication that the main device has reached an extreme position of travel. The
designations ac, ao, bc, and bo, given in Figure 1, are actually more descriptive for valve limit switches
than such designations as LSC or LSO. Also, in the case of a fuel transfer device as covered in 4.1.2,
designations such as a100G, b100G, a100L, and b100L are more descriptive than LS designations. In both cases
they indicate whether the specific contact is an a contact or a b contact.

4.2.1 Auxiliary switches for circuit breaker operating mechanisms

For the mechanically trip-free mechanism of a circuit breaker:

aa Contact that is open when the operating mechanism of the main device is in the nonoperated
position and that closes when the operating mechanism assumes the opposite position (sometimes
called an “early a” contact)
bb Contact that is closed when the operating mechanism of the main device is in the nonoperated
position and that opens when the operating mechanism assumes the opposite position (sometimes
called an “early b” contact)

The part of the stroke at which the auxiliary switch changes position should, if necessary, be specified in the
description. LC is used to designate the latch-checking switch of such a mechanism, which is closed when the
mechanism linkage is relatched after an opening operation of the circuit breaker.

4.3 Torque limit switches

This is a switch that is used to open an operating motor circuit at a desired torque limit at the extreme end of
travel of a main device, such as a valve. It should be designated as follows:

tqc Torque limit switch, opened by a torque-responsive mechanism, that stops valve closing
tqo Torque limit switch, opened by a torque-responsive mechanism, that stops valve opening

4.4 Other switches

If several similar auxiliary, position, and limit switches are present on the same device, they should be designated
with such supplementary numerical suffixes as 1, 2, 3, etc., when necessary.

4.5 Representation of device contacts on electrical diagrams

4.5.1 Contacts with defined reference position

On electrical diagrams, the b contacts of all devices as described in 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3, including those of relays and
those with suffix letters or percentage figures, should be shown as closed contacts, and all a contacts should be
shown as open contacts. The use of the single letters a and b with the contact representation is generally superfluous
on the diagrams. However, these letters are a convenient means of reference in the text of instruction books,
articles, and other publications (see Figure 3, Figure 4, and Figure 5, and IEEE Std 315™-1975 [B2] for
representation of closed and open contacts on electrical diagrams).

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 4.5.2 Contact opening and closing settings
The opening and closing settings of the contacts and auxiliary, position, and limit switches, covered in 4.1,
4.2, and 4.3, should, when necessary for the ready understanding of the operation of the devices in the equipment,
be indicated on the elementary diagram for each such contact. In the case of relay contacts, this indication would
consist of the numerical settings; in the case of the switches, this indication would consist of a chart similar to
those shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2, respectively.

4.5.3 Devices without a standard reference position

For those devices that have no de-energized or nonoperated position, such as manually-operated transfer or
control switches (including those of the spring-return type), or auxiliary position indicating contacts on the
housings or enclosures of a removable circuit breaker unit, the preferred method of representing these contacts is
normally open. Each contact should, however, be identified on the elementary diagram as to when it closes.
For example, the contacts of the manual-automatic transfer switch, device 43, which are closed in the automatic
position, would be identified with the letter A, and those that are closed in the manual position would be
identified with the letter M; and the auxiliary position switches on the housing 52 TOC of a removable circuit
breaker unit, which are open when the unit is not in the connected position, may be identified by

52TOC/a

and those that are closed when the unit is not in the connected position may be identified by

52TOC/b

as shown in IEEE Std C37.20.1™-2002 [B8].

In the case of latched-in or hand-reset relays, which operate from protective devices to perform the
shutdown of a piece of equipment and hold it out of service, the contacts should preferably be shown in the
normal, nonlockout position. In general, any devices, such as electrically-operated latched-in relays, that which
have no de-energized or nonoperated position and have not been specifically covered in the above paragraphs or
under 4.1, should have their contacts shown in the position most suitable for the proper understanding of the
operation of the devices in the equipment. Sufficient description should be present, as necessary, on the
elementary diagram to indicate the contact operation.

4.5.4 Recommended representation of device functions and contacts on drawings

The typical elementary diagrams in Figure 3, Figure 4, and Figure 5 illustrate the recommended method of
representing the contacts of typical devices on an elementary diagram. All other representations and features,
except those specifically covered in other standards, are illustrative only and are not necessarily generally
accepted practice or standard ratings.

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 Figure 3—Typical AC elementary diagram

Figure 4—Typical DC elementary diagram—independent trip and close fusing

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 Figure 5—Typical DC elementary diagram with coordinated control fusing

Adapted from an IEEE Power System Relaying Committee Report “Relay Trip Circuit Design” [B9] .

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 Annex A

Samples of device function numbers

(informative)

Device 11—Multi-function relay device representations

A.1 Introduction

Three commonly used representations of multi-function devices (such as protective relays) are shown for use
on one-line meter relay and control diagrams. The user must determine which is best for the application.
Recommended nomenclature for the multi-function relays are shown in these examples as follows:. No attempt is
made to diagram the interconnection of the various elements inside the boxes in any of these methods, which can
be very complex in modern multifunction devices. Disabling or enabling functions and software upgrades may
require drafting changes.

In each of the three representation methods, 11L-xxxx is used where

11 denotes a multi-function device,

L is the zone of protection: line (generator, bus, etc.),
xxxx is the manufacturer’s model abbreviation (i.e., DLP, MDAR, 321, OPTI, etc.) designation

A.2 Device 11—First representation method—Empty box

The “empty box” method minimizes space requirements while showing all inputs and outputs from the relay. It
does not require drafting changes when an element is removed or placed in-service or when a software upgrade
adds additional capabilities. It does not give the user a visual indication of functions in use, but provides the relay
model, which indicates function availability for those familiar with the relay model. See Figure A.1.

A.2 Device 64—Ground detector relay applications

Figures through are samples showing the preferred use of the suffixes N and G.

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 Figure A.1—Empty box method

A.3 Device 11—Second representation method—Filled box

The “filled box” method provides visual indication of the functions being used. Contiguous space requirements
can become very large depending on functions in use. Disabling or enabling functions and software upgrades may
require drafting changes. See Figure A.2.

21-Z1 through Z4 are the phase distance relays for zones 1 through 4
21N-Z1 through Z4 are the ground distance relays for zones 1 through 4
50H is the high set instantaneous overcurrent relay
50 is the instantaneous overcurrent relay
62 is the time delay for tripping
67N is the directional relay in neutral
SER / DFR are the sequence of events recorder / digital fault recorder

Figure A.2—Filled box method

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 A.4 Device 11—Third representation method—List box

The “list box” method is a compromise between the empty box method, which forces the user of the diagram to
go to other more detailed diagrams to determine what functions are provided in the protection and control
system, and the filled box method, which can be cumbersome and difficult to generate. In the list box method,
the functions in the multifunction device are simply listed. Figure A.3 is an example of the list box method as
used in a highly integrated system. The zone of protection covered by this multifunction device 11 is line 1209.
The line is connected to a breaker-and-a-half substation via bus breaker 108 and mid breaker 118. This device is
the System A multifunction device for line 1209. There is also a System B multifunction device 11 on line 1209
as well, and it would have its own list box.

Shown in Figure A.3 are the major functions provided in this device for the protection, monitoring, and control of
line 1209 and its associated breakers. It also shows how remote SCADA and local control is implemented in
which specific device(s) (to maintain redundancy). Note that automatic reclosing (device
79) is implemented on a per-line basis and not on a per-breaker basis (otherwise it would have been listed as
79–108 and 79–118). The reclosing function is not redundant and thus does not have an A or B suffix. To
maintain redundancy for the various close control functions, synch check (device 25) is redundant (it does have an
A or B suffix). The binary I / O and communications connections (arrows on the right side of the box) are
optional, and may be implied (not shown) to reduce the complexity of the diagram. XXXX is a placeholder for the
manufacturer’s model number of this device 11.

Mid breaker 118 may also have a similar multifunction device 11 associated with the adjacent zone. It is
important to know if common functions such as manual control, automatic reclosing, and breaker failure for
breaker 118 also reside in that device. This is readily apparent using the list box method.

Figure A.3—List box method

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 Annex B

(informative)

Explanation of device 16 and its suffixes

In certain electric utility and industrial applications, data communications connections to protective relays are
critical to the protection application. The data communications devices to which the relays connect are as
important as auxiliary relays in protection system design and documentation.

For example, Ethernet local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) are used for message
transmission to carry out high-speed control and protection. A prime example for utilities is the use of IEC
61850 PART 8-1 [B1] GOOSE or GSSE messages in a substation Ethernet LAN environment to convey
relaying element status, to provide interlocking, or to transmit a primary or backup trip command from one relay
to another without conventional wiring. .

The Ethernet networks in substations are comprised of wired connections or fiber optic links, connecting
protective relays and other IEDs in LANs based on managed Ethernet switches. The switch is, in fact, an
elaborate message-processing computer with a list of settings that define how the protection messages are sent
from one relay to another. Thus, Ethernet switches are the auxiliary relays for Ethernet-based protection
and control systems. Furthermore, in some architectures, these substation LANs are connected to the utility
enterprise WAN via Ethernet router(s) with broad functional capabilities and configuration settings. The
configuration settings impact remote access to relays for monitoring, control, data collection, and wide-area
protection, and are critical in the implementation of data communications security. See IEEE Std 1615™-
2007 [B6] for more information.

Similarly, serial data communications devices are important for communicating with relays for fault data
retrieval, settings access, configuration, and for condition monitoring as part of a formal maintenance program.

These suffixes can be combined to handle multifunctional networking devices as shown in the example figures on
the following pages.
Figure B.1 shows four multifunctional microprocessor-based relays, each shown as device 11: Each of these
relays has an RS-232 serial port. For integration of data communications, a substation might have the following:

 16SS – RS-232 serial switch. 16SS has a port through which a connected user can talk to the switch and
request a connection to a particular end device—any one of the four relays shown as device 11 in the
figure. The device performing the 16SS function may be a sophisticated communications processor with
data storage, protocol translation, and information storage.
 16SCT – Encrypting modem. A conventional non-encrypting modem would be device 16ST, which
depends on 16SS or 11 having a password for access security. Encryption provides strong cyber-security
protection capability.

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 Figure B.1—Use of device 16 with protective relays and serial data communications
Figure B.2 shows an example of how the same group of relays might be integrated with an Ethernet LAN
connected to the utility enterprise WAN. Each of the connections shown as one bidirectional arrow in
Figure B.2 comprises a pair of noise-immune optical fibers for conveying Ethernet message packets in each
direction. The communications components in Figure B.2 with device 16 designations are as follows:

 16ESM – Ethernet managed switch. Each of the relay Ethernet network ports connects to a port on the
Ethernet switch. The term “managed” refers to the fact that the switch operation itself can be monitored
and controlled over the same network, and this is typically done from a remote location.
 16ERFCM – Ethernet router, managed, with firewall and VPN for cyber-secured communications to the
utility WAN.

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 Figure B.2—Use of device 16 with protective relays and Ethernet data communications

Figure B.3 is an example of how dual redundant relays might be integrated with an Ethernet LAN
connected to the utility enterprise WAN. Each of the linked Ethernet connections shown for System A and
System B in Figure B.3 comprises a pair of noise-immune optical fibers for conveying Ethernet message packets
in each direction. The communications components in Figure B.3 with device 16 designations are:
 16ESM – Ethernet managed switch. The Ethernet network port of each device 11 relay is connected to its
own port on an Ethernet switch. The term “managed” refers to the fact that the switch operation itself can
be monitored and controlled over the same network, and this is typically done from a remote location.

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  16ERFCM – Ethernet router, managed, with firewall and VPN for cyber-secured communications to the
utility WAN.

Figure B.3—Use of device 16 with dual redundant protective relays and redundant
Ethernet networks

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 Annex C

(informative)

Device 64—Ground detector relay applications

Figure C.1, Figure C.2, Figure C.3, Figure C.4, Figure C.5, Figure C.6, and Figure C.7 are examples
showing the preferred use of the suffixes N and G.

Figure C.1—Broken delta connection in VT secondary circuit

Figure C.2—Delta-wye transformer

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 Figure C.3—Generator high-impedance ground

Figure C.4—Residual connection in CT secondary circuit (or internally derived by device)

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 Figure C.5—Tank grounds (breaker, CT, etc.)

Figure C.6—Delta tertiary winding on autotransformer

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 Figure C.7—Window (donut) current transformer

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 Annex D

(informative)

Relationship between IEEE C37.2 device function numbers and IEC 61850-

7-4 logical nodes

Table D.1 shows the relationship between IEEE Std C37.2 device function numbers and IEC 61850-7-4 [B1]
logical nodes.

Table D.1—Relationship between IEEE Std C37.2 device function numbers and
IEC 61850-7-4 logical nodes

IEEE Std C37.2 Modeled in

Functionality Comments
reference IEC 61850-7-4
Transient earth fault PTEF
Directional earth fault
PSDE Sensitive ground fault protection
wattmetric protection
Checking or interlocking relay 3 CILO
Zero speed and under speed 14 PZSU
Security processing function 16EC or 16SC VPN, encryption module, etc.
Firewall 16EF Or message filtering function
Network managed function 16EM (e.g., configured via SNMP)
Router 16ER
Example: Ethernet switch is 16ES,
Switch 16ES or 16SS
dial-up port switch is 16SS
Ethernet managed switch 16ESM
Ethernet router with firewall, VPN
16ERFCM See Annex B, Figure B.2
for secure communications
Serial encrypting modem 16SCT See Annex B, Figure B.1
Other serial communications Example: 16ST = Auto-answer modem
16ST
components or telephone switch
PDIS IEC uses one instance per zone to build
Distance 21
PSCH line-protection schemes
Volts per Hz 24 PVPH
Synchronism-check 25 RSYN
(Time) Under voltage 27 PTUV

PDOP Directional over power

Directional underpower
Directional power /reverse power 32 or
Reverse power modeled by PDOP plus
PDUP additional mode “reverse”
PTUC Undercurrent
Undercurrent /underpower 37
PDUP Underpower
Loss of field /Under excitation 40 PDUP Directional underpower

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 IEEE Std C37.2 Modeled in
Functionality Comments
reference IEC 61850-7-4
Time overcurrent (PTOC) with three-
Reverse phase or phase balance phase information with sequence
46 PTOC
current current as an input or even ratio of
negative and positive sequence currents

Phase sequence voltage 47 PTOV Three-phase information and processing

49, 66 PMRI Motor restart inhibition

Motor start-up
48, 51LR PMSS Motor starting-time supervision
Thermal overload 49 PTTR
Rotor thermal overload 49R PTTR Thermal overload
Stator thermal overload 49S PTTR Thermal overload
Instantaneous overcurrent or rate
50 PIOC
of rise
51 (Inverse time)
AC time overcurrent 50TD (Definite PTOC
time)
Voltage controlled /dependent
51V PVOC
time overcurrent
Circuit breaker 52 XCBR
POPF Over power factor
Power factor 55
PUPF Under power factor
(Time) Over voltage 59 PTOV Both for dc and ac
PTOV
Voltage or current balance 60 Over voltage or under voltage
PTUV
Breaker failure protection 50BF or 62BF RBRF
Earth fault /ground detection 64 PHIZ
Rotor earth fault 64R PTOC Time overcurrent
Stator earth fault 64S PTOC Time overcurrent
Inter-turn fault 64W PTOC Time overcurrent
AC directional overcurrent 67 PTOC Time overcurrent
Directional earth fault 67Ga PTOC, RDIR Time overcurrent
Power swing detection /blocking 68 RPSB
DC overcurrent 76 PTOC overcurrent for dc
Phase angle or out-of-step 78 PPAM
AC auto reclosing 79 RREC
PTOF Over frequency
Frequency 81 PTUF Under frequency
PFRC Rate of change of frequency
DC load measuring reclosing 82
Pilot communications, carrier, or
85
pilot-wire relay

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 Lockout relay 86
Differential 87 PDIF

IEEE Std C37.2 Modeled in

Functionality Comments
reference IEC 61850-7-4
Phase comparison 87P PDIF
Differential line 87L PDIF
Restricted earth fault 87N PDIF
PDIF Differential transformer
Differential transformer 87T
PHAR Harmonic restraint
PDIF or Bus bar differential or
Differential bus bar 87B
PDIR Fault direction comparison
Motor differential 87M PDIF
Generator differential 87G PDIF
Circuit switcher, isolating switch 89 XSWI
Directional element for modelling
Directional element RDIR
directed protection with Pxyz nodes
Arc flash detector AFD
Clock (or timing source in
CLK Clock GPS or IRIG receiver
IEEE Std C37.2)
Non fault disturbance recording DDR RDRE Basic functionality (IEC)
digital fault recording DFR RADR Analogue channel (IEC)
RBDR Binary channel (IEC)
Weather, ice, geomagnetic disturbances,
Environmental data ENV
earthquakes, etc.
Fault Locator RFLO Calculates the location of the fault
High impedance fault detector HIZ On grounded systems
Historian HST Stores data
Human machine interface HMI Displays for operator control
For interlocking or remedial action
Logic, scheme LGC
schemes
Energy, amps, volts, watts, vars, power
Substation metering MET MMTR, MMXU
factor, demand
Phasor data concentrator PDC Assembles and forwards PMU data
Phasor measurement unit PMU Calculates and stores synchrophasors
RMS and frequency variations,
Power quality monitor PQM
transients, harmonics
Remote input /output device RIO Substation data repository

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 Remote terminal unit RTU Also serves as data concentrator
Router 16ER
Sequence of events recorder SER Time tagged event data
Trip circuit monitor TCM

a
Per 3.5, “The suffix G is preferred where the measured quantity is in the path to ground, or in the case of ground fault detectors, is the current
flowing to ground.”

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 Annex E

(informative)

Device index

This index lists the device /function names, their numbers or acronyms, and their corresponding clause
numbers.

Device or function name Device / Function Clause number

number or acronym

abnormal atmospheric condition monitor 45 3.1.45

ac circuit breaker 52 3.1.52
ac directional overcurrent relay 67 3.1.67
accelerating or decelerating device 18 3.1.18
arc flash detector AFD 3.2.1
alarm relay 74 3.1.74
annunciator relay 30 3.1.30
apparatus thermal device 26 3.1.26
automatic selective control or transfer relay 83 3.1.83
auxiliary motor or motor generator 88 3.1.88
balance
phase-balance current relay 46 3.1.46
voltage or current balance relay 60 3.1.60
bearing protective device 38 3.1.38
blocking or “out-of-step” relay 68 3.1.68
brush-operating or slip-ring short-circuiting device 7 35 3.1.35
carrier or pilot-wire relay 85 3.1.85
checking or interlocking relay 3 3.1.3
circuit breaker
ac circuit breaker 52 3.1.52
dc circuit breaker 72 3.1.72
equalizing circuit breaker 22 3.1.22
field circuit breaker 41 3.1.41
running circuit breaker 42 3.1.42
starting circuit breaker 6 3.1.6
clock or timing source CLK 3.2.2
contactor
field-changing contactor 93 3.1.93
isolating contactor or switch 29 3.1.29
load-resistor contactor 73 3.1.73
master contactor 4 3.1.4
current
voltage or current balance relay 60 3.1.60
directional overcurrent relay (ac) 67 3.1.67
instantaneous overcurrent relay 50 3.1.50
inverse time overcurrent relay (ac) 51 3.1.51

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This function number is inactive for new projects or applications and may be reused in the next revision.

phase-balance current relay 46 3.1.46

reverse-phase current relay 46 3.1.46
time overcurrent relay (ac) 51 3.1.51
undercurrent or underpower relay 37 3.1.37
data concentrator /RTU RTU 3.2.15
data communications device 16 3.1.16
dc circuit breaker 72 3.1.72
dc generator relay (see field excitation relay – 53)
dc load-measuring reclosing relay 82 3.1.82
dc overcurrent relay 76 3.1.76
decelerating (or accelerating) device 18 3.1.18
density switch or sensor 61 3.1.61
differential protective relay 87 3.1.87
dynamic disturbance recorder DDR 3.2.15
digital fault recorder DFR 3.2.4
directional overcurrent relay (ac) 67 3.1.67
directional power relay 32 3.1.32
directional voltage relay 91 3.1.91
directional power and voltage relay 92 3.1.92
discharge or shunting switch 17 3.1.17
disconnecting device
control power disconnecting device 8 3.1.8
distance relay 21 3.1.21
environmental data ENV 3.2.5
equalizer circuit breaker 22 3.1.22
excitation
field excitation relay 53 3.1.53
separate excitation device 31 3.1.31
field application relay 56 3.1.56
field -changing contactor 93 3.1.93
field circuit breaker 41 3.1.41
field relay 40 3.1.40
flame detector 28 3.1.28
flow switch 80 3.1.80
frequency or speed matching device 15 3.1.15
frequency relay 81 3.1.81
gear
turning gear engaging device 54 3.1.54
governor 65 3.1.65
ground detector relay 64 3.1.64
grounding or short-circuiting device 57 3.1.57
hertz (also see frequency)
volts per Hertz relay 24 3.1.24
high impedance fault detector HIZ 3.2.6

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 historian HST 3.2.8
human machine interface HMI 3.2.7
incomplete sequence relay 48 3.1.48
instantaneous overcurrent relay 50 3.1.50
interlocking or checking relay 3 3.1.3
isolating contactor or switch 29 3.1.29

jogging or notching device 66 3.1.66

liquid level switch 71 3.1.71
line switch 89 3.1.89
load-measuring reclosing relay (dc) 82 3.1.82
load-resistor contactor 73 3.1.73
lockout relay 86 3.1.86
machine or transformer thermal relay 49 3.1.49
master contactor 4 3.1.4
master element 1 3.1.1
mechanical condition monitor 39 3.1.39
mechanism
operating mechanism 84 3.1.84
position changing mechanism 75 3.1.75
metering, substation MET 3.2.10
monitor
abnormal atmospheric condition monitor 45 3.1.45
density switch or sensor 61 3.1.61
flow switch 80 3.1.80
liquid level switch 71 3.1.71
mechanical condition monitor 39 3.1.39
pressure switch 63 3.1.63
multifunction device 11 3.1.11
notching or jogging device 66 3.1.66
opening
time-delay opening or stopping relay 62 3.1.62
operating mechanism 84 3.1.84
“out-of-step” or blocking relay 68 3.1.68
overcurrent
dc overcurrent relay 76 3.1.76
directional overcurrent relay (ac) 67 3.1.67
instantaneous overcurrent relay 50 3.1.50
inverse time overcurrent relay (ac) 51 3.1.51
overvoltage relay 59 3.1.59
permissive control device 69 3.1.69
phase-angle measuring relay 78 3.1.78
phase-balance or reverse-phase current relay 46 3.1.46
phase-balance or phase-sequence voltage relay 47 3.1.47
phasor data concentrator PDC 3.2.11
phasor measurement unit PMU 3.2.12
power quality monitor PQM 3.2.13
pilot communications 85 3.1.85
pilot-wire or carrier relay 85 3.1.85

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 polarity or polarizing voltage device 36 3.1.36
position changing mechanism 75 3.1.75
power
power and voltage directional relay 92 3.1.92
power factor relay 55 3.1.55
underpower or undercurrent relay 37 3.1.37
pressure switch 63 3.1.63
rate-of-change

accelerating or decelerating device 18 3.1.18

density switch or sensor 61 3.1.61
flow switch (and rate-of-change) 80 3.1.80
frequency relay (and rate-of-change) 81 3.1.81
liquid level switch (and rate-of-change) 71 3.1.71
pressure switch (and rate-of-change) 63 3.1.63
rate-of-change relay (for quantities other than device 63) 7 3.1.7
reclosing
dc load-measuring reclosing relay 82 3.1.82
ac reclosing relay 79 3.1.79
rectification failure relay 58 3.1.58
regulating device 90 3.1.90
remote input /output device RIO 3.2.14
remote terminal unit /data concentrator RTU 3.2.15
resistor
load-resistor contactor 73 3.1.73
rheostat 70 3.1.70
reversing device 9 3.1.9
scheme logic LGC 3.2.9
selector
manual selector or transfer device 43 3.1.43
automatic selective control or transfer relay 83 3.1.83
sequence
incomplete sequence relay 48 3.1.48
unit sequence switch 10 3.1.10
master sequence device 34 3.1.34
sequence of events recorder SER 3.2.16
unit sequence starting relay 44 3.1.44
short-circuiting or grounding device 57 3.1.57
shunting or discharge switch 17 3.1.17
slip-ring or brush-operating short-circuiting device 35 3.1.35
speed
accelerating or decelerating device 18 3.1.18
overspeed device 12 3.1.12
speed or frequency matching device 15 3.1.15

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 synchronous-speed device 13 3.1.13
synchronizing relay 25 3.1.25
synchronism-check relay 25 3.1.25
underspeed device 14 3.1.14
starting
starting circuit breaker 6 3.1.6
starting-to-running transition contactor 19 3.1.19
unit sequence starting relay 44 3.1.44
stopping
stopping device 5 3.1.5
time-delay stopping or opening relay 62 3.1.62
switch
discharge or shunting switch 17 3.1.17
flow switch 80 3.1.80
isolating contactor or switch 29 3.1.29

liquid level switch 71 3.1.71

line switch 89 3.1.89
position switch 33 3.1.33
pressure switch 63 3.1.63
shunting or discharge switch 17 3.1.17
unit sequence switch 10 3.1.10
synchronizing or synchronism-check relay 25 3.1.25
telemetering device 77 3.1.77
temperature control device 23 3.1.23
thermal relay (for machine or transformer) 49 3.1.49
time-delay starting or closing relay 2 3.1.2
time-delay stopping or opening relay 62 3.1.62
transfer
automatic transfer or selective control relay 83 3.1.83
manual transfer or selector device 43 3.1.43
transformer thermal relay 49 3.1.49
trip circuit monitor TCM 3.2.17
tripping or trip-free relay 94 3.1.94
turning gear engaging device 54 3.1.54
undercurrent or underpower relay 37 3.1.37
undervoltage relay 27 3.1.27
valve, electrically operated 20 3.1.20
voltage
overvoltage relay 59 3.1.59
polarity or polarizing voltage device 36 3.1.36
undervoltage relay 27 3.1.27
voltage and power directional relay 92 3.1.92
voltage or current balance relay 60 3.1.60
voltage directional relay 91 3.1.91
volts per Hertz relay 24 3.1.24

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 Annex F

(informative)

Bibliography

Only those standards that are indicated as a mandatory publication to be used in conjunction with this standard can
be listed as references in Clause 2 in this standard. There are other publications that provide additional
information, and these are listed below.

IEEE Std C37.1-1994 IEEE Standard Definition, Specification, and Analysis of Systems Used for
Supervisory Control, Data Acquisition, and Automatic Control (ANSI) .

[B1] IEC 61850, Communications Networks in Substations, Part 7-4 and Part 8-1.8
[B2] IEEE Std 315-1975, (Reaff 1993), IEEE Standard Graphic Symbols for Electrical and Electronics
Diagrams. 9 10
[B3] IEEE Std 315A-1986 IEEE Supplement to graphic symbols for electrical and electronics diagrams
(Supplement to ANSI Y32.2-1975, IEEE Std 315-1975).
[B4] IEEE Std 1159, IEEE Recommended Practice for Monitoring Electric Power Quality. [B5]
IEEE Std 1344, IEEE Standard for Synchrophasors in Power Systems.
[B6] IEEE Std 1615-2007, IEEE Recommended Practice for Network Communication in Electric Power
Substations.
[B7] IEEE Std C37.1-2007, IEEE Standard for SCADA and Automation Systems.
[B8] IEEE Std C37.20.1-2002, IEEE Standard for Metal Enclosed Low Voltage Switchgear.
[B9] “Relay Trip Circuit Design” April 1999—an IEEE Power System Relaying Committee Substation
Protection Technical Report, available at http://www.pes-psrc.org/.
[B10] “The Utilization of Digital Fault Recorders in Protections System Analysis on Tenega National Berhad
Transmission System” by A.A.M. Zin and S.P.A. Karim—IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery October 2007
Volume 22 Number 4 ISSN 0885-8977, page 2040.

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IEC publications are available from the Sales Department of the International Electrotechnical Commission, Case Postale 131, 3, rue de
Varembé, CH-1211, Genève 20, Switzerland/Suisse (http://www.iec.ch/). IEC publications are also available in the United States from the
Sales Department, American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10036, USA.
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IEEE publications are available from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
(http://standards/ieee.org/).
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The IEEE standards or products referred to in this clause are trademarks of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.

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